New Jersey Wedding Podcast

💍 Dreaming of a Destination Wedding? You need to contact Mary of Simply Mary’ed Destination Weddings and Travel Planning @ simplymary_ed On this episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast,Andrea and Celia chat with Mary of Simply Mary’ed Destination Weddings, Honeymoons & More! about the ins and outs of planning a destination wedding—and why many couples choose to take care of the legalmarriage at home before they travel. We talk about:✨ Destination weddings ✨ Why couples may legally marryat home first✨ Planning for guests and travel✨ Honeymoons and destinationcelebrations Your legal marriage and your dream wedding don't always have to happen in the same place. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at…

This week we're sitting down with Nicole Klym, owner of Nicole Klym Photography. With 15 years into this work, she's built something couples genuinely need but don't always know to describe! 📸 Nicole's philosophy is simple: you deserve more than just beautiful photos; you deserve an experience that feels effortless from start to finish. That means she's not just showing up with a camera. She's organizing your entire day behind the scenes! She's making sure no meaningful moment gets missed, from family portraits to candids with your favorite people (and yes, your pets too 🐾). She builds a realistic timeline around your actual venue, the light, the weather, even the sunset; all while keeping your personality at the center of it. The result? You actually get to be in your wedding day, instead of managing it. Tap the link in bio to hear the full conversation! 🎧 Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer…

Do You Really Need a Wedding Party? 🤔💍 Bridesmaids. Groomsmen. Maid ofHonor. Best Man. Matching outfits. Big entrances. But what if you don’t want any ofthat? More couples are choosing to skipthe traditional wedding party—and there are some pretty good reasons why. In this episode, we’re talking about what we’re seeing, why couples are making this choice, and the things you might want to consider before deciding what’sright for your wedding. Because your wedding doesn’t haveto follow tradition just because it’s tradition. ❤️ 🎙️ Listen to this week’s episode of the New Jersey WeddingPodcast! Would you have a wedding party orskip it completely? Tell us in the comments! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email usat ⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New…

Microweddings. "We-lopements." Whatever you call it; trimming the guest list is one of THE best ways to cut cost, chaos, and stress while making the day feel unmistakably you So why does even bringing it up make couples break out in a cold sweat? Spoiler: your people are much more understanding than you think. On this episode we're breaking down how to graciously downsize that pesky list; not just the wedding itself, but everything orbiting it: engagement parties, showers, bachelorette weekends, and yes, even the rehearsal dinner. No guilt. No group chat drama. Just real strategies for the guest list conversation nobody teaches you how to have. #NJWeddingPodcast #NJVowsNow #Microwedding #Welopement #WeddingGuestList #IntimateWedding #WeddingPlanningTips #WeddingPodcast #ElopementLove #SmallWeddingBigLove #WeddingAdvice #EngagementParty #BridalShower #BacheloretteWeekend #RehearsalDinner #WeddingPlanning101 Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding…

🍸 This episode is a TREAT. Pull up a barstool and listen to our chat with Drew from "Drew the Bartender"; the mastermind behind some of the most fabulous signature cocktails you've ever seen at a wedding. Drew doesn't just serve drinks, he crafts an experience: fast, creative, delicious, budget-friendly, and (yes, we said it) safe too. 🙌 If you're planning a wedding and want your bar to be as memorable (for them) and effortless (for you), this episode is packed with tips you don't want to miss. 🥂✨ Contact us through social media — Facebook, Instagram, or our website — all titled New Jersey Wedding Podcast. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts. Links to this week's vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell — ⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion⁠ @weddingofficiant Celia Milton — ⁠www.njvowsnow⁠ @njvowsnow www.drewthebartenderhttps://www.drewthebartender.com @drewthebartendernj #njweddingpodcast #njweddinginspo #Spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #radiopodcast #breakerpodcast #pocketcasts…

Dessert tables that steal the show and favors your guests actually want to take home; that's the magic of BAM Desserts!! In this episode, we're talking with the Melissa Jenkins, the creative force behind some of the sweetest details in weddings and events today! Custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, personalized cookies, macarons, brownies; they do it all. And they can accommodate every guest with their eggless, vegan, and gluten-conscious options for every guest at the table. We dig into how they make building a dessert table (or picking the perfect wedding favor) so effortless, and why their super user-friendly website makes ordering a breeze. Sweet inspiration ahead! Mark your calendars — Saturday, August 29th — because couples from all over Jersey (and beyond!) are invited to renew their wedding vows in a pre-game ceremony at a Somerset Patriots game. 🥎✨ Link to vow renewal portal in our BIO! ⁠Vow RenewalNight Portal⁠ Somerset Patriots Instagram: ⁠@somersetpatriots⁠ Somerset Patriots Website:…

Play ball... and vows! On this episode, Celia and I chat with Katie Wioland, Account Executive & Graphic Design Manager for the Somerset Patriots, about something we areOBSESSED with: a vow renewal night at the ballpark! Mark your calendars — Saturday, August 29th — because couples from all over Jersey (and beyond!) are invited torenew their wedding vows in a pre-game ceremony at a Somerset Patriots game. 🥎✨ Whatever inning of marriage you're. in, this is your chance to: 🎉 Celebrate your "I do" 📸 Make brand new memories 🌭 Watch some baseball with a whole crowd of other couples who are just as in love as you are We're so excited about this one —tune in to hear how it all came together and why we think it might be the mostfun way to say "still do. Link to vow renewal portal in our BIO! Vow RenewalNight Portal Somerset Patriots Instagram: @somersetpatriots Somerset Patriots Website: https://www.mlb.com/milb/somerset Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell…

⏰ Couple of months out from your wedding and suddenly the "we have SO much time" energy turned into "wait, we have how much time have left?" 😅 Don't panic! New episode of the NJ Wedding Podcast is your official countdown checklist — the stuff to tackle when you're in that in-between zone. Too far out for wedding-week panic, too close for casual "we'll get to it eventually". We're covering: 📋 The paperwork nobody's excited about (yes, marriage license timing matters) 🤝 Vendor check-ins & confirmations 💍 The couple-facing to-dos (vows, seating charts, fittings and genearl HELP!!!) 👟 The stuff everyone forgets (breaking in those shoes NOW, not the morning of) You don't have to have it all done this week. You just have to start. 💕 Tap the link in bio to listen — future you will send a thank-you card. 🎧 #NJWeddingPodcast #WeddingCountdown #WeddingPlanningTips #WeddingChecklist #NJVowsNow #WeddingPlanning101 #EngagedLife #WeddingTimeline #NJWeddings #BrideToBe #GroomToBe #WeddingPodcast #SayIDo #WeddingPrep…

📝 Staring at a blank screen trying to write your vows? We see you. We've been there (well, WE haven't, but we've watched a LOT of couples go through it! New episode of the NJ Wedding Podcast is all about writing wedding vows that actually sound like you; not AI. The good news: it doesn't have to be scary. There are 4 ridiculously easy steps to get from "cursor blinking, soul crying" to vows with perfect sentiment, perfect length, and yes; a picture-perfect moment for your photographer to capture. Whether you're exchanging them privately before the ceremony or in front of all your favorite people, this episode walks you through it. Bonus tip from the episode: presentation matters too. Ditch the crumpled notebook paper — write them in a pretty vow book, or if you're getting married somewhere with a view (looking at you, destination couples), a tourist postcard from that exact spot makes for the sweetest keepsake. #NJWeddingPodcast #WeddingVows #VowWriting #WriteYourOwnVows #WeddingVowInspo #NJVowsNow…

🌊🚐 Meet the bus that turns "where's the bar?" into the best part of the party. Ah, the memories! "She rolled up in baby blue with a surfboard up top and an umbrella'd-out lounge corner, ready for a beach wedding that didn't need a single extra prop — just her, a cooler of good vibes, and a guest list ready to toast." Meet All Tank'd up, mixology on wheels, charcuterie within arm's reach, and a setup so pretty your photographer will love you. This is what happens when "mobile bar" stops sounding like a logistics problem and starts looking like the moment everyone remembers. 🍹🏖️ Booking weddings, private events, and brand activations up and down the coast (and beyond) — slide in or hit the link in bio. 🚐💛 📍 NY • NJ • AZ & Beyond #MobileBar #VintageVWBus #BeachWedding #WeddingBar #MixologyOnWheels #BrandActivation #CharcuterieAndCocktails #VWBusLife #EventStyling #CoastalWedding #BarCart #WeddingVendor #DrinksOnTheBeach #PopUpBar #SurfAndSip Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests!…

Happy Pride Month In this episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast, Andrea and Celia celebrate Pride Month by exploring how marriage equality has transformed wedding traditions for everyone. From mixed-gender wedding parties and creative ceremony entrances to personalized vows and non-traditional roles, couples today have more freedom than ever to design a wedding that truly reflects their relationship. Join us as we discuss how the fight for marriage equality helped pave the way for more inclusive, meaningful, and authentic wedding celebrations centered on love rather than outdated expectations. Whether you're planning a wedding or simply love hearing how traditions evolve, this conversation is a heartfelt tribute to love in all its forms. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, andrequests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for moreinformation! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us…

Okay, not THOUSANDS, but some and they're good! Bubble blowers shaped like toy lawnmowers. Groomsmen autographing the groom's tie before he walks down the aisle. Pets. Creative drink service. New episode out now — link in bio! 🎙️ We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

You got the invitation! Your friends are getting married at a grand ballroom, a mountain top, or a rustic chic barn! You'e so excited to see them take their vows and celebrate with a great party (and in NJ? We throw GREAT parties). Then you see "the DRESS CODE". What exactly IS "Fancy Garden Party"? "Cheerful Botanical Pastels"? or ....the stealth bomber, "Black Tie Optional"? (not a actual thing). We attempt to demystify this for you in the newest episode of "Andrea and Celia tell you exactly what they think." Don't stress! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

We’re very happy to welcome Danielle Scipione, who isthe Events Manager at Bakes Brewing Co. she helps engaged couples and families go from status quo wedding related events to unique and memorable ones, withouta headache. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: @bakesbrewingco https://www.bakesbrewing.com Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

When 45 Riots shows up at your wedding reception, the celebration starts instantly! . We sat down with Brad one of NYC's most electric bands to talk music, mayhem, and what it takes to keep a room up all night long. 🎸🔥 Musician owned, full of talent, every review of 45 is a five star rave review. They're still booking for 2026 and 2027, but call now! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ ⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠ 45 Riots www.45riots.com @45riots

With a love for organization, creativity, and celebrating life’s most meaningful moments, Sara brings a seamless blend of warmth, professionalism, and attention todetail to every event she plans. From bridal and baby showers to weddings, birthdays, and beyond, ESL is dedicated to bringing your vision to life—with intention, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. ESL Event Planning: https://www.esleventplanning.com @esl_eventplanning Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today we're talking with Stacie, from Five Dimes Brewery and we're exploring one of the biggest trends we’re seeing right now — brewery weddings here in New Jersey. If you’re a couple who loves craft beer, relaxed atmospheres, exposed brick, string lights, industrial spaces, and aless traditional wedding feel… brewery weddings might be perfect for you! With three locations spanning NJ, Five Dimes might be just perfect for you! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Five Dimes Brewery www.fivedimesbrewery.com https://www.fivedimesbrewery.com @fivedimesbrewery.com Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell…

Today we welcome Anjelica the founder and lead planner of Heaven Sent Events, a boutique wedding and event planning business in the NJ, NY, PA area. She provides her couples with guidance, love and support from “Yes!” to “I do!” Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Heaven Sent Events https://www.heavensent.events @heavensentweddingsandevents www.tiktok.com/@heavensentevents_ Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

We welcome, once again Will Vafides, @wvproductions an award-winning videographer who has been capturing unforgettable love stories since 2012.​ His educational and “real life” experience has given him 13 yearsof hands-on experience crafting cinematic films across weddings, music videos, sports, and commercial content. Every project is approached with one clearmission: to deliver elevated, cinematic wedding films at a fair and honest price. He offers next day wedding recaps, delivering a beautifully edited highlight of your wedding within 24 hours—perfect for sharing and reliving themagic almost instantly. https://www.wvafidesproductions.com @wvproductions Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: NewJersey Wedding Podcast Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also loveguests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at…

What a fun conversation! Rev. Joe Iadanza! of Long Island Wedding Officiants. We love his energy and we love his group because they cover areas of NY that we do not! Finding a great officiant may seem like a daunting task, but listening to this episode will demystify the process a bit and have you looking forward to planning your own wedding ceremony! We sat down with Rev. Joe of Long Island Wedding Officiants and had the BEST time talking all things ceremonies — from unique unity rituals to how to find the officiant who's just right for you. Whether you're planning something sacred, secular, or a little of both, Rev. Joe brings warmth, joy, and yes — a pretty incredible family history — to every wedding he leads. 🎙️✨ (Did we mention he's a second cousin, twice removed, of Saint Padre Pio? We couldn't make this up!) Tag a couple who needs to hear this! 👇 Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer…

You've found a wonderful place (The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ) or you have a wonderful place (your backyard!). You have a date, a time, a fabulous partner; now, all you need is inventive food, great drinks and of course, dessert! Icon Hospitality can arrange everything you need with one call! Their intrepid and talented coordinators will anticipate your every need, from hors d' oeuvres to cupcakes and everything in between! We talk food, beverages, cakes and details with Kristin, Deena and Matt, who have been creating one of a kind celebrations for decades. They will make your planning as fun as your party; their enthusiasm and expertise makes them your go-to resource for all things celebratory! Links to thisweek’s vendors: Our intromusic is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist AndreaPurtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Carriage House:⁠ https://the-carriagehouse.com/ ⁠ ⁠@thecarriagehousenj Icon Hospitality:…

We’re so excited to welcome Kristin and Deena from The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ to the New Jersey Wedding Podcast! 💍 If you’re dreaming of a venue that blends timeless elegance with warm, personalized charm, you’re going to love this conversation. Kristin and Deena share what makes The Carriage House so special, from its beautiful setting to the unforgettable experiences they create for couples on their big day. Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing details, this episode is full of inspiration! The Carriage House: https://the-carriagehouse.com/ @thecarriagehousenj Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New JerseyWedding Podcast Links to thisweek’s vendors: Our intromusic is by…

Spring is in the air! Flowers blooming everywhere so we are especially excited to welcome Alicia Kapp, founder and creator of Petals & Parties Bloom Bar. She helps brides, hosts, and event planners go from wanting something memorable and beautiful but not knowing where to start, to creating an elevated, interactive floral experiences- their guests will remember by bringing her luxury Bloom Bar concept directly to their event, without the stress of planning every detailthemselves. Join the conversation. We love yourquestions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement aswell!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media:Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Instagram @thepetalsandparties Facebook: Petalsand Parties Bloom Bar Tik Tock: @ Petals_and_Parties Our intro music is…

First, (okay, second, after a fabulous partner!), you need a distinctive and delicious venue, and our guest, Sydney Grims, (Partner and Director of Business Development at Fearless Restaurants) is the woman to call! This is a hospitality group with 14 fantastic, locations in greater Philadelphia (and a couple of locations in LBI, NJ too!) Sydney and her amazing concierge team can help you go from overwhelmed by venue choices being in love (for the second time!) You'll fine the perfect space to express your vision and personality, whether that's the Autograph Brasserie on the Main Line, Rosalie in Wayne, Moshulu on the Philadelphia waterfront, or one of their other unique venues. One of their newest ventures is the Radnor Hotel, with stunning venue spaces, luscious guest rooms and the inventive food and beverages they're so famous for. They're hosting an event there on June 11th, (link below) for couples, planners, creatives and anyone who loves a good party! Join the conversation. We love your questions,…

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast, I’m talking with PetePalladino, Director of Restaurant and Hotel Operations for Fearless Restaurants–Daddy O Hotel LBI and Tuckers Tavern Brant Beach He and his team can help engaged couples go from overwhelmed and uncared for - to ecstatic and relieved that Fearless can be your one-stop shop for delightful rehearsal dinners, gorgeous weddings, and 5 star hotel blocks. If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels relaxed, fun, and completely unforgettable… this episode is for you 💛 Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell…

We’re very happy to welcome Delia Sheridan, the Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator of Brant Beach Yacht Club. She can help newly engaged couples go from sorting through the details of their wedding to confidently creating apersonalized, unforgettable celebration by sharing the unique offerings of a waterfront Long Beach Island venue, without the stress of navigating logistics alone. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms,vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media:Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠ ⁠@weddingofficiant⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠ Brant Beach Yacht Club: https://www.bbyc.net @brantbeachyc

Turn what you already love into something you’ll wear every day ✨ Spur Jewelry transforms your existing pieces and heirlooms into beautifully reimagined, bespoke fine jewelry. Rooted in sustainability, their NYC studio specializes in giving new life to what you already own—because recycling never looked so elegant. 🎙️ Tune in to hear all about their thoughtful process and how your jewelry can tell a whole new story. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠ ⁠@weddingofficiant⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠ Spur Jewelry:…

We had the best time chatting with Tim McHale, Director of Catering at the legendary Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ — and now we're a little obsessed. This place has it all: a stunning glass conservatory that's a photographer's dream, a restaurant literally built inside vintage train cars (yes, really — Rod's Steakhouse!), and the kind of staff that makes the whole day feel warm, welcoming and effortless. Guests can stay in their luxurious accommodations which means no shuttles, no logistics headaches, and a lot more celebrating. There's a gorgeous new micro wedding space with a courtyard garden too, for couples who want something intimate and magical. If you're planning a New Jersey wedding and haven't considered the Madison Hotel, this episode is your sign! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you…

There’s nothing like the moment a child enters the world… 💛 We’re diving into the beautiful world ofbaby blessings, naming ceremonies, and modern baptisms On this week’s episode of the New Jersey WeddingPodcast, we are sharing how we help families celebrate these beautiful beginnings. Think of it as less ceremony, more celebration —no strict religious affiliation required, just warmth, intention, and community. These gatherings are shorter and more casual than a traditional church service, but no less meaningful. Whether you're in a backyard, a garden, or your living room, a baby blessing is simply about pausing to say: this childis loved, and we're so glad they're here. If you or someone you love is welcoming a littleone… this episode is for you. 👶✨ Join the conversation. We love your questions,comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at…

Some venues just host singular weddings. Perona Farms in Andover, NJ invents them. 🌿 In our newest episode we talk to Megan Furguson, the Marketing Coordinator for Perona's five fabulous venue spaces. For over 100 years, this family-owned gem has been turning New Jersey farmland into something truly extraordinary — and once you step onto the property, you'll understand why couples fall completely in love with it. Five breathtaking spaces. One unforgettable experience. 🏚️ The Barn — upscale, dramatic, warm and romantic 🌿 The Refinery— rustic chic and upbeat with a fluid inside/outside vibe. 🇮🇹 The Reserve — Tuscan-inspired and utterly breathtaking with it's own patio space. Plus two new micro wedding spaces that are just as charming and delicious for your more intimate guest list! And the food? Farm-to-table menus built from in-house cured sausages, hand-smoked salmon, salads and herbs picked from their own greenhouses and honey made right on the property. Every bite is intentional. But what makes Perona…

We talk with Chris from That Werks about microweddings! Less people, less stress, less money; more options, more fun, more relaxing! We can help you pull this together with style and you can truly enjoy your own celebration! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton:…

We had so much fun talking with Ian Sherwood — the visionary, the innovator, and (along with his remarkable wife Theresa and his wonderfully spirited mom Val) the heart and soul behind RiverView Barn in Franklin, NJ. And what a story it is. RiverView Barn isn't just a wedding venue — it's a labor of love, generations in the making. Tucked into the rolling hills of northern New Jersey, this sweeping, lovingly restored historic farm property is the kind of place that leaves you breathless the moment you arrive. Picturesque and serene, romantic and utterly unique, it manages to feel both grand and deeply personal all at once — which, (actually) is exactly what a wedding should feel like. Close enough to New York City and New York State to be genuinely convenient, yet blissfully removed from the noise and pace of it all, RiverView Barn is, a destination wedding without a passport. You get all the magic of somewhere special — without the jet lag. Ian brought so much warmth, humor, and genuine passion to our…

Today Celia and Andrea are so happy to welcome Cynthia Dwyer, Wedding Coordinator at the beautiful Allaire Villagein Allaire State Park. Many couples know Allaire for its charming historic chapel, which hosts more than 50 weddings each year. But did you know couples can also choose unique ceremony locations throughout the park? From the romantic chapel to a fun and funky ceremony by the Blast Furnace, Allaire offers unforgettable backdrops for saying “I do.” Cynthia shares what makes this historic location so special and how she helps couples bring their wedding vision to life. ✨ SPECIAL EVENT ✨ If you're considering the chapel—or if you've already booked it—grab your fiancé, family, or friends and join Cynthia for the Chapel Open House! 📅 Saturday, March 14 ⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM Start at the chapel and meet Cynthia. She’ll give you a special wristband so you can explore the rest of the historic park! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms,…

Open bar, good music, and a room full of people who believe in love? Hello Flick makes weddings the ultimate singles scene—in the best possible way, combining technology and kismet! Your person might already be in the room! Hello Flick turns wedding receptions into the perfect meet-cute—because the love of your life could be dancing three tables over." The best wedding favor isn't a shot glass with your wedding date on it; it's giving your single guests a chance to meet someone special. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by…

Elevate Every Arrival with Hospitality-Driven Valet Service.Seamless. Professional. Reliable. Valet Built for Your Special Event! Andrea and Celia are happy to welcome Logan Moskovitz, who is the founder of MB&L Parking Solutions. They relieve the stress that comes with “oh no it'sraining” or “where will everyone park” by providing valet parking services for your big day. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia…

Andrea and Celia are happy to welcome Madalyn, the founder and creative visionary behind M&M Photo Booth Events, a one-stop shop for your event needs. With over 10 years of experience in the event industry and having launched her company in 2019, Madalyn has built more than just a photo booth business — she has built a trusted event experience brand. Alongside her dedicated andprofessional team, she executes celebrations with precision, creativity, and heart. She helps couples and event hosts go from feeling overwhelmed and unsure how all the pieces will come together to feeling confident, supported, and fullypresent while their vision comes to life beautifully by providing day-of coordination, elevated content creation, interactive photo booths, video & audio guestbooks, and other curated event experiences and rentals. Theygenuinely care about their clients and always go above and beyond to make every detail unforgettable and memorable. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests!…

S7 E13 Montague Films Andrea and Celia are very happy to welcome Scott Montague who is the talented owner of Montague Films. Highly professional and relaxed, he'll capture He’ll capture all your wedding moments, monumental and sweetly simple, one frame at a time. Your video will become one of you and your family's most prized mementos Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com…

Meet Your Wedding Gown AI CO-Pilot My Bria the FirstAI Bridal co-pilot that helps brides shop with intention, not panic! Celia and Andrea welcome Becca Wenning who is the founder of Dressit and My Bria. As a former bridal boutique owner, Becca saw how difficult and stressful it wasfor brides to navigate through the initial search of finding wedding designers and wedding gowns, so she created a platform to make it easier for brides tofind their dream gowns! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or websiteall are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell…

Andrea and Celia have the pleasure of speaking with David Alan, owner of David Alan Caterers and Chef Richard Krug of The Rockwood a new venue opening in December 2026 in Whippany NJ. The Rockwood is committed to providing the highest possible quality event, making your vision come to life for a wedding or other event. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides,grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media:Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you getyour Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

We were lucky enough to chat with Mary Beth and Janice, two of the gracious, generous spokespeople for CCPT and the veritable army of volunteers, both two and four-legged. They bring joy, comfort, confidence and inspiration to the variety of clients they serve, and everyone leaves happier! Their dedication to bringing the comfort and joy of animal companionship to others is truly heartwarming. And, as you might imagine, the volunteers, the animal ambassadors and the "clients" come away transformed forever. LIsten to this fantastic episode and be prepared to have your own heart be opened too! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisements as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free…

We’re very happy to welcome Kathleen Benjamin, whois the founder of Kathleen Benjamin Wedding Hair and Makeup. They can help engaged couples go from feeling unsure about their wedding day look to feelingconfident and beautiful by providing expert on-site hair and makeup services, without the stress of traveling to a salon. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or websiteall are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com…

You found your forever person! Now, you need to find a great venue to celebrate! It's so much more than just picking a beautiful space with fantastic food! From understanding all the costs to insurance requirements, we talk about everything you need to know before you sign that contract and move on to cake tastings! Why the venue matters? Beyond setting the tone for the day, it's typically 40-50% of your total budget That choice is the perfect place to start! Join the conversation. We love your questions,comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, andvenues contact us! We offer host read advertisements as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled:New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell…

S7 E4 We talk trends we love and trends we are seeing, not weird stuff made up to drive you crazy. This year is not about shock value and weird inventions; it's about expressing your personality in an authentic and joyful way. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues, contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contactus for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S7 E3 In this episode, Andrea and Celia discuss their latestweddings. They talk about how venues are adapting to the growing micro-wedding trend, offering stunning spaces for smaller, more intimate gatherings as well as how special winter weddings are. Plus, they highlight notable and meaningful wedding dates for 2026! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contactus for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When Your Wedding Love Story Helps Others 🐶❤️ What if your wedding gifts could help train service dogs and transform lives? We’re chatting with Douglas Hamilton of Puppies Behind Bars about how couples can support a charity they love as part of their wedding day. It’s generosity, love, and purpose—all wrapped into one celebration. @puppies.behind.bars Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Celia Milton:…

New episode alert! 🎉🎧 We're chatting with Josh Mast from DJ Mast Productions, who specializes in creating high-energy dance parties and quality social atmospheres that guests remember for years. Josh and his team bring professionalism, passion, and genuine respect to every celebration. They customize everything—DJ/MC services, music, lighting, and audio—to match YOUR vision perfectly. Ready to learn how to throw an unforgettable party? Tune in~! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast⁠⁠ Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant Celia Milton: ⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow⁠⁠…

Today we’re exploring how celebrations can extend beyond the couple—and into the community—by choosing charitable giving instead of gifts. We’re thrilled to welcome Katie Campbell, President and CEO of Red Rover, a national animal welfare nonprofit that helps people and their pets move from crisis to carethrough emergency sheltering, disaster relief, financial assistance, and education. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media:Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you getyour Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Hannah Roze Founder of Plannerd! The Wedding Planning App for Modern Couples and Wedding Pros! Say goodbye to wedding planning chaos and hello to@plannerdinc! 💍This week we're sitting down with Hannah Roze, founder of Plannerd — the game-changing app that's transforming how modern couples plantheir big day. No more juggling a million tabs, endless group chats, or spreadsheet stress. Just one beautiful hub that keeps everything organized and actually makes planning fun. Whether you're newly engaged, in the thick ofplanning, or a wedding pro looking to streamline your process, this episode is packed with insights! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or websiteall are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for…

Forget Reviews—This App Lets You Ask Real Couples What Actually Went Down Tired of reading boring reviews and generic star ratings? Elizabeth Winter is revolutionizing wedding planning with Ivorie, an app that ditches traditional reviews for something far more valuable: real conversations between couples. After experiencing her own frustration searching for vendors for her wedding last year, Elizabeth created a platform that connects newly engaged couples with those who've already been through it. Instead of scrolling through 200-word reviews you're not sure you can trust, Ivorie lets you have honest, private conversations about what went right—and what went sideways—at real weddings. This radical departure from the big review sites is gaining serious traction. Couples are choosing "debriefing" over reviews, and the results speak for themselves. Join us as we talk with Elizabeth about why wedding planning's best kept secret is simply talking to couples who've been there. Join the conversation. We love your…

We’re very happy to welcome Kamelia DeSoucey who is the founder of Wild Hearts NJ. They are a boutique wedding photography company based in Monmouth County but serving all of New Jersey. Kamelia is very hands on with her couples throughout the planning process and on the wedding day to ensure her couples get to experiencetheir day stress-free and be present in joy of the day. Kamelia and the Wild Hearts team strive to capture every emotion and heartfelt moment, from the laughs to the tears and everything in between. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides,grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media:Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts. Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by…